Allendale-Fairfax Middle vs Simmons Pinckney Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allendale-Fairfax Middle
Fairfax · Public middle · Grades 6–8
196 students
Simmons Pinckney Middle
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
190 students
| Measure | Allendale-Fairfax Middle Fairfax, South Carolina | Simmons Pinckney Middle Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 248 | #236 of 248 |
| National rank | #14350 of 15,369 | #14168 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 196 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 196 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 7.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 7% |
| city | Fairfax | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simmons Pinckney Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 16.5).
- •Allendale-Fairfax Middle does better on math proficiency (15% vs 7%).
- •Allendale-Fairfax Middle does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 13%).
- •Simmons Pinckney Middle does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 13.1).
- •Allendale-Fairfax Middle is the larger school with 196 students compared with 190.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allendale-Fairfax Middle better than Simmons Pinckney Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Simmons Pinckney Middle ranks higher (17.6 vs 16.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allendale-Fairfax Middle and Simmons Pinckney Middle?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allendale-Fairfax Middle: 196. Simmons Pinckney Middle: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allendale-Fairfax Middle and Simmons Pinckney Middle rank in South Carolina?
Allendale-Fairfax Middle is 239th of 248 and Simmons Pinckney Middle is 236th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).